Holy patience! This week I made the tiniest amount of progress! (You are going to look at the pictures and think “that’s it?”) It really doesn’t look like much, but I accomplished exactly what I needed to for this week. I learned how to do a slip knot, cast on, hold the knitting needles, and attempt one out of the two basic knitting stitches called “knit stich.”
I used the video Knitting for Beginners | Hobby Lobby to guide me this week.
Cast on is the first thing that you have to do when knitting because it creates a foundational row of stiches for the rest of your piece to be built. I learnt that the easiest of all the cast on methods is the single cast on.
First the video told me to make a slip knot.
Next, I attempted the cast on!
Finally, the Knit Stitch!!!!
I played around with this for awhile! I think next week I would like to learn the second basic stitch, which is the purl stitch. I plan on using the same video for next week because I only used the first portion. Hobby Lobby gave me some great tips!! I will be purchasing 10 inch bamboo needles because the yarn is supposed to slide less for beginners. (Right now the yarn I have isn’t great) I am also going to pick up some-medium worsted weight yarn that is really light colour so that I can see my loops easier!! I am finding that my yarn being a dark purple is hard to see.
See you next week and keep on casting on!
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Awesome job Alyssa! Knitting seems very difficult and tedious, so you are doing fantastic for your first try. We are very fortunate to have the internet and videos to show us how to do things. I feel like it is easier than trying to read directions or just looking at step by step pictures. Good luck this week with your pearl stitch . Can’t wait to see your progress!
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I give you so much credit for being able to do what you did. I would never have the patience to try anything to do with knitting ! Your progress looks really good so far! I am really excited to see what your end product will look like! Good luck with the next steps 🙂
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Props to you for trying out what seems very tricky. I hope that this week goes smother as you learn the pearl stitch. Good luck.
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I love your progress photos! I also relate to your tiny amount of progress (I am crocheting) but feeling good about it! As well, I agree with your comment about the colour of yarn – I switched to lighter tones so it is not as hard to see where to put your needle, etc. Goodluck, can’t wait to see your final product!
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Alyssa, I never knew that there are supplies that are better for beginners. Are they a bit more expensive? I am intrigued! I had no idea there was even different qualities of yarn out there. What do you plan on making? You said in your post that, “it doesn’t seem like much”… but I think that is completely subjective! So don’t be so hard on yourself. I imagine the journey of knitting would be different for each person! Good job!
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Yes Alicia! I did not know there was either. In the video I watched it suggested bamboo needles because the yarn tends to slide around a little less for you when you are learning. If you click the link in my blog I found some bamboo needles for $4.67 at Walmart. I originally bought a knitting kit that was $15.00 that included two sets of needles and some other supplies. I wouldn’t say they are over priced. (Think they are worth a try.) As for the Yarn there are so many different types it is overwhelming! So far I understand that Wool-Ease yarn or Cotton-Ease are your friend.
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Alyssa, I had done a similar project to this last semester. I had the help of a family member and together we worked towards creating my very own scarf! It was such an amazing time! I hope that this brings you as much joy as I had.
ps. I even have some left over materials from the project if you would like them! 🙂
Good luck with the rest of your project!
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